KABUL, Afghanistan — An Islamic State group attack on a prison in eastern Afghanistan holding hundreds of its members raged on Monday after killing at least 21 people in fighting overnight, a local official said. Another 43 people have been wounded in the attack that began late Sunday when an Islamic State suicide bomber slammed his explosive-laden vehicle into the prison entrance. More assailants opened fire. Three attackers have been killed so far but the battle continued Monday with sporadic...
Full ArticleAt least 21 killed, dozens wounded in Islamic State attack on Afghan prison
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